But he was unwilling, and went and threw him in prison until he would pay back what was owed.
and say, ‘This is what the king says: “Put this man in prison, and feed him enough bread and water to survive until I return safely.” ’ ”
One who shuts his ear to the outcry of the poor Will also call out himself, and not be answered.
So his fellow slave fell to the ground and began to plead with him, saying, ‘Have patience with me and I will repay you.’
So when his fellow slaves saw what had happened, they were deeply grieved and came and reported to their master all that had happened.